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Huddle up for patient safety
Every morning at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, 40 to 50 people gather for our 15-minute safety huddle. It’s an opportunity for staff to share safety concerns that can range from equipment issues to...
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Gavin’s story: New life after epilepsy surgery
On Mother’s Day 2010, my son Gavin had his first seizure. That was just before his fourth birthday. Up until that point, Gavin was a healthy young boy. At the hospital that Mother’s Day, Gavin was...
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Be a hero, sign up as an organ donor
As a transplant surgeon for both kids and adults, I spend my days and nights waiting for the call that a precious, life-saving organ is available for one of our desperate patients — a call that doesn’t...
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My baby needs a kidney transplant
With our first three children, the list of things we were thinking about in preparation for their first birthdays included things like a birthday outfit, smash cake, birthday presents. When we welcomed...
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Protecting our Littlest Victors
There was a time when central line blood stream infections (CLABSI) were historically accepted as inevitable and the source of significant medical morbidity and costs. Today, though, staff, patients...
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Art and biology come together in U-M illustrator’s medical images
Along with the latest high-tech tools and procedures, the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Michigan Health System also depends on one talented woman with a pencil. Megan Foldenauer,...
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A family affair
It’s been 14 years and six surgeries since the Korcal family learned the phrase “Chiari malformation.” The anomaly of the brain is characterized by a protrusion of a small part of the brain through the...
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After cancer I could barely stand, but now I’m doing the salsa
At this time last year, I could barely squat, walk or even stand. This year, I’m learning ballroom dancing – taking on every style I can, from the smooth, flowing movements of the foxtrot to vigorous...
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Tyler’s Hope funds promising dystonia research
Tyler Staab was a healthy, active 7-year-old in 2005, when his arm started shaking while shooting baskets. His symptoms increased while his family struggled to find a diagnosis. Eventually, genetic...
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Celebrating Our Veterans
Renee Prince (behind and to the immediate right of the flag holder) with members of the U.S. Army’s 948th surgical team. Renee Prince wasn’t sure what path she wanted to pursue after high school, but...
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